Chapter 230 Chi Yanzhou's application to participate in the battle was rejected.
Xia Yuhuan shrugged, as if to say it literally.
Deng Qili then said, "Hey, we women should naturally sit together with other women. What are you doing here, a man?"
"Also, our Dr. Xia is already married, so Dr. Zhou, please don't misunderstand and think she's single and try to pursue her."
"I know our Dr. Xia is beautiful, but you can't cause her trouble because of that, right?"
Deng Qili smiled and reminded Zhou Shizui.
Zhou Shizui nodded slightly upon hearing this: "Dr. Deng is right, I understand. I didn't think it through. I will keep my distance in the future."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Deng Qili turned to Xia Yuhuan and spoke quietly.
"So you're using me as a shield?"
"Don't put it so harshly. What kind of shield are you using? We're clearly good colleagues in the same department, so it's not strange that we sit together, is it?" Xia Yuhuan whispered.
"It's not surprising. You didn't intend to save a seat for me in the first place. Ha, at least I'm a colleague. They're all just taking advantage of me," Deng Qili said with dissatisfaction.
Xia Yuhuan smiled apologetically: "I didn't think too much about it at first. I just saved a seat for you, so please don't be angry with me."
She took Deng Qili's hand and shook it playfully.
Xia Yuhuan is beautiful, and as long as she's willing to soften her stance and act coquettishly, no one can resist her charm.
Sure enough, Deng Qili's expression softened immediately upon seeing this.
"Fine, I'll forgive you this time," Deng Qili snorted.
"When you asked me before, I thought you had ulterior motives towards Zhou Shi, but now it seems that he has feelings for you?"
"Didn't the news of your marriage already cause a huge uproar last time? Everyone at the hospital knows, right? What is he trying to do now?"
Xia Yuhuan: "How would I know? I'm not a mind reader, I can't guess what he's thinking."
"Forget it, I just gave him a nudge, so he probably won't cause any more trouble. Let's just leave him be."
"Okay, let's take a quick rest in the car. Once we get there, we'll be working, and then there won't be any time to rest," Xia Yuhuan said softly.
Deng Qili was naturally aware of this as well.
She nodded gently upon hearing this: "Okay, then let's all hurry up and get some sleep."
Afterward, the two stopped chatting and closed their eyes to rest.
The same was true for the other passengers on the bus.
...
That day, Chi Yanzhou didn't get home until the evening.
But the house was unusually quiet and deserted, as if no one was home.
When Aunt Wang came out, she saw Chi Yanzhou and greeted him.
Chi Yanzhou asked her, "Where are Ayu and Mom and Dad? Haven't they come back yet?"
Aunt Wang said, "Xiao Huan called back this morning and said she was sent on a mission and won't be back for a while."
"The gentleman and lady haven't returned either; they haven't called."
Chi Yanzhou keenly sensed that something was wrong.
He immediately called Chi Shaokang's office.
However, the line was busy and the call couldn't be transferred.
Chi Yanzhou frowned, waited a moment, and then dialed again.
It's working now.
"Hello, this is Chi Shaokang."
"Dad, it's me. Ayu called to say he has a mission and won't be home for a while."
"You and Mom haven't come back either. Did something happen?" Chi Yanzhou asked.
Chi Shaokang was taken aback. "Xiao Huan didn't go home? Did she go on a mission?"
His heart skipped a beat.
Could it be that Xiao Huan went to the disaster area to provide assistance?
"Wait a moment," Chi Shaokang said, holding the microphone between his shoulder and flipping through the documents on the table.
They quickly found the list of personnel sent by the military hospital to support the disaster area.
He saw Xia Yuhuan's name and his breath caught in his throat for two or three seconds.
"Dad, what's wrong? Did something happen to Ayu?" Chi Yanzhou noticed his unusual behavior and immediately asked.
Chi Shaokang was silent for a moment before saying, "An earthquake occurred in S Province today. All military regions have organized troops to provide support. Xiao Huan is on the list of medical personnel providing support."
"They set off this morning."
Upon hearing this, Chi Yanzhou's pupils contracted and his lips tightened.
He spent the whole day outside investigating Master Shi's affairs.
There's already some progress.
He had originally planned to tell Xia Yuhuan the good news as soon as he got home.
Unexpectedly, before I could even share the good news, I heard such devastating bad news.
"Dad, I request to rejoin the team immediately and participate in this earthquake relief operation," Chi Yanzhou said right away.
“No, you can’t.” Chi Shaokang refused without hesitation.
Chi Shaokang's voice was deep and solemn: "Your legs have only just recovered. Xiao Huan told you not to overuse them or overwork yourself. Your legs can't handle the intensity of earthquake relief."
“Dad…” Chi Yanzhou called out.
"Listen to me, there's no room for discussion on this," Chi Shaokang said in a deep voice.
"What if you mess things up and ruin these legs?"
"Or do you want to act bravely for a moment, only to become a cripple for the rest of your life?"
Chi Yanzhou knew that Chi Shaokang was right.
His legs are just beginning to heal, and after a long day of running around outside, just walking, he is already feeling a slight pain in his feet.
Earthquake relief is no child's play. The intensity of it is so great that even at his peak, he would be completely exhausted after a single relief effort.
Even if he forces himself to go now, he will probably collapse in the disaster area because he can't adapt to the intensity. In the end, he will not only be unable to help with disaster relief, but will also become a burden.
Chi Yanzhou forced himself to calm down and said in a low voice, "I won't participate in the earthquake relief directly. Please arrange for me to be in charge of escorting supplies."
Escorting supplies is actually not an easy job.
It requires long hours of driving, moving supplies, and transporting them to various disaster areas.
The roads in the disaster-stricken areas are difficult to travel, and there is a constant risk of mudslides and landslides, making them extremely dangerous.
Compared to those who directly participate in the rescue, it was indeed an easy job.
But for Chi Yanzhou, who had just recovered, it was not an easy task.
"No, Yanzhou, listen to me. Stay home and don't cause any trouble. I'm hanging up now, I have to go."
"You stay home and take good care of your leg, don't do anything reckless."
"Don't do anything reckless and ruin all the hard work Xiao Huan has put into treating her!" Chi Shaokang said in a low voice.
As Chi Yanzhou heard the disconnection on the other end of the phone, he clenched his fists, feeling utterly powerless.
He took a deep breath and made another call.
The call was answered quickly.
"I am Chi Yanzhou, can you do me a favor?" Chi Yanzhou said directly.
...
Meanwhile, after nearly two days of travel, Xia Yuhuan and her group arrived in the disaster area.
Along the way, the earth cracked, the mountains collapsed, the rivers surged, and there were broken walls and ruins. The tragic scenes made Xia Yuhuan and his companions' hearts clench.
Each medical team is also divided into zones, and Xia Yuhuan and her team have arrived at their assigned zones.
As soon as you get out of the car, you can smell a strong earthy smell in the air, along with various other smells, mixed with the smell of blood. It's not only unpleasant to smell, but it also gives you a suffocating feeling.
"The road ahead has been washed away, and cars can't go in. We have to walk in. Everyone, grab your luggage and medical equipment and follow me," shouted Zeng Zhibo, the team leader.
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